Avalanche forecast

Waterton Lakes

Apr 8 – 11, 2019Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
No rating
Below
No rating
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Highlights

We have transitioned to spring danger ratings. Moderate precipitation on Tuesday - Wednesday will increase the chance of Wet Loose avalanches at lower elevations while creating a Storm Slab up high.

Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5
    Daytime warming, the strong spring sun, and rain will all increase the potential for loose wet avalanches to occur.

Weather Forecast

Tuesday: Flurries in the Morning with the freezing Level Rising to 2000m by noon. Wind West at 20km/h.Wednesday: Light Flurries/ Rain. Freezing Level 2000m. Wind SW at 15km/h.Thursday: Mainly Cloudy. Chance of showers. Freezing Level 2000m. Wind SW 10- 30 km/h.

Snowpack Summary

In most areas we are seeing a typical spring snowpack with crusts breaking down in the heat of the day. If you can get above snowline, expect to see 10-15cm of new, wet snow by Wednesday evening . The midpack is generally moist and well settled.

Avalanche Summary

No new recent avalanches observed.

Confidence

Regions covered